Lady Gaga Nears EGOT Status After Sports Emmy Win
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Lady Gaga Nears EGOT Status After Sports Emmy Win
Lady Gaga was awarded a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction for singing “Hold My Hand” ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans earlier this year. The win means that Lady Gaga now has an Emmy, an Oscar, and 14 Grammys. She only needs one more award to earn the coveted EGOT status. Elton John became the 19th person to achieve the feat last January. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Alan Menken, Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Moreno, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The performance was notable as Lady Gaga used the moment to pay tribute to the 14 people who died during a Jan. 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. She showcased Oscar-nominated Top Gun: Maverick single at a piano in the middle of the iconic New Orleans street, accompanied by a local gospel choir. Lady Gaga won the Emmy alongside her fellow producers Seth Dudowsky, Bill Richards, Joel Santos, Jesse Weiss, and Brad Zager, and music editor Joe Nargi.
The win means that Lady Gaga now has an Emmy, an Oscar, and 14 Grammys. She won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “Shallow” from her film A Star Is Born. She only needs one more award to earn the coveted EGOT status, when an artist has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony.
The Emmys X account trumpeted the achievement last, noting they were, “Putting the “E” in Lady Gaga’s E-G-O…she’s just short of the T!”
Only a select few artists win enough awards to score EGOT status. Elton John joined the elite group last January when he was awarded for his Disney+ show Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium at the 2023 Emmy Awards, becoming the 19th person to achieve the feat. “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” John said in a statement. “The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”
Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Alan Menken, Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Moreno, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lady Gaga Wins Sports Emmy, Nears EGOT with 2025 Super Bowl Performance
Lady Gaga has won a Sports Emmy for her Super Bowl performance of “Hold My Hand” The win puts the multi-hyphenate one step closer to EGOT since she already has an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and now an Emmy. With only a Tony Award remaining to complete the EGOT, fans and industry experts are buzzing about her potential to claim the honour. With a strong background in music, film, and now sports broadcasting, Gaga’s versatility makes her a top contender for EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). A role in a Broadway production could be the final piece she needs to achieve this prestigious honour.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded Gaga the Outstanding Music Direction Emmy for her performance of “Hold My Hand” during the Super Bowl broadcast in 2025.
Gaga’s powerful performance, filmed on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, served as a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the New Year’s attack. Her emotionally charged rendition of “Hold My Hand,” originally from *Top Gun: Maverick*, aired just before the Super Bowl kickoff and captivated millions of viewers. Her ability to blend artistry with social significance earned her widespread acclaim, ultimately leading to her Emmy win.
Lady Gaga has won a Sports Emmy for her Super Bowl “Hold My Hand” performance.
She is just a Tony Award away from achieving EGOT status. pic.twitter.com/CId2MC8mtQ — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 20, 2025
Gaga’s Path to EGOT
This Sports Emmy joins Gaga’s impressive collection of 14 Grammy Awards and a 2018 Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Shallow” from A Star Is Born. With only a Tony Award remaining to complete the EGOT, fans and industry experts are buzzing about her potential to claim the honour. Gaga’s theatrical background, including her Broadway aspirations, suggests a Tony may be within reach.
At the 2025 Sports Emmys, Gaga’s performance stood out among nominees like Evolution of the Black Quarterback, The Lionheart, and Noche UFC: For Mexico, For All Time. The ceremony, recognising excellence in sports broadcasting, highlighted Gaga’s unique contribution to the Super Bowl’s cultural impact.
Lady Gaga has won a Sports Emmy for her Super Bowl performance of “Hold My Hand.”
The win puts the multi-hyphenate one step closer to EGOT since she already has an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and now an Emmy. https://t.co/lEkps0wmHe — Variety (@Variety) May 20, 2025
Although Gaga has not publicly commented on her Emmy win yet, her fans eagerly speculate about her next moves. With a strong background in music, film, and now sports broadcasting, Gaga’s versatility makes her a top contender for EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). A role in a Broadway production could be the final piece she needs to achieve this prestigious honour.
For more on Lady Gaga’s achievements and the 2025 Sports Emmys, visit the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences website or follow trusted entertainment news sources.
One Step from EGOT: Lady Gaga Joins Eminem on Near-Winners List
Lady Gaga earned her first Emmy for her performance at the Super Bowl. She is now just one award away from an EGOT. Eminem, Bruce Springsteen and David Byrne also need an Emmy. Cynthia Erivo, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, and Barry Manilow lack an Oscar. And nine others, including Eminem, still wait for their Tony. Only 27 artists in history have earned an EGot, including Viola Davis, Elton John, Audrey Hepburn and Whoopi Goldberg.
Lady Gaga is now just one Tony Award away from EGOT status. The singer earned a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction after performing “Hold My Hand” ahead of this year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. Her emotional tribute honoured the victims of the Jan. 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street and featured a powerful performance on piano backed by a local gospel choir.
Gaga already holds multiple Grammys and an Oscar, and now with an Emmy in the bag, she is just one Tony away from joining the exclusive club of entertainers who have won all four major awards.
Eminem is also on the near-EGOT list. He has won an Oscar for “Lose Yourself”, an Emmy for his part in the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, and a long shelf of Grammy Awards. Like Gaga, the only trophy missing from his collection is a Tony.
Only 27 artists in history have earned an EGOT, including Viola Davis, Elton John, Audrey Hepburn, and Whoopi Goldberg. Many more are inching closer, only one award away from a complete status. Among them are 16 performing musicians. Bruce Springsteen and David Byrne need an Emmy, Cynthia Erivo, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, and Barry Manilow lack an Oscar. And nine others, including Eminem, still wait for their Tony to arrive:
Billy Joel EG_T
Cynthia Erivo EG_T
Cyndi Lauper EG_T
Barry Manilow EG_T
Bruce Springsteen _GOT
David Byrne _GOT
Adele EGO_
Cher EGO_
Common EGO_
Eminem EGO_
Lady Gaga EGO_
H.E.R. EGO_
Paul McCartney EGO_
Trent Reznor EGO_
Ringo Starr EGO_
Lady Gaga wins Emmy, one step away from EGOT glory
The singer-actor won a Sports Emmy in the Outstanding Music Direction category. She performed “Hold My Hand” during the Super Bowl tribute in New Orleans. Now, only a Tony Award remains for her to achieve EGOT status. The concept was popularised in the 1980s by actor Philip Michael Thomas.
Her emotional rendition of the “Top Gun: Maverick” anthem took place on Bourbon Street, where she was joined by a full band, choir, and a front row of first responders, Louisiana State Police, and New Orleans officers. NFL legend Tom Brady also appeared in the segment, which was dedicated to victims of the New Year’s attack.
This latest win adds to Gaga’s impressive collection: multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award. Now, only a Tony Award remains for her to achieve EGOT status—an elite honour that recognises excellence across the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys.
The EGOT concept was popularised in the 1980s by actor Philip Michael Thomas, who aspired to win all four awards within five years—though he was never nominated for any.
To date, only 18 entertainers have reached this milestone, including Audrey Hepburn, John Legend, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Elton John.
Others nearing EGOT status include Helen Mirren, Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Martin Scorsese, and Eminem. With this Emmy win, Gaga has moved a step closer to joining that prestigious circle.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-sports-emmy-win-hold-my-hand-1235344544/